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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996,501, 1,494,737.46 and 463,724.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996,501, 1,494,737.46 and 463,724.04 is: 695,579.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996,501 : 1,494,737.46 = 463,724.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996,501/1,494,737.46 = 463,724.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996,501x = 1,494,737.46 × 463,724.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996,501x = 693,145,693,690.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,145,693,690.54/996,501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,579.53

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